Los Angeles City Planning has released an updated draft ordinance to amend the Westwood Village Specific Plan. This draft will be reviewed by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

These amendments are desperately needed. The Specific Plan has not kept up with the rapidly evolving retail landscape and changing consumer preferences and the result is a crippling Q4 2021 vacancy rate in Westwood Village of 39.4%. The amendments will support local businesses by simplifying regulations for food uses, parking, and signage requirements.

How Can You Help?

Please submit a letter of support to the LA City Planning Commission. Enter your name, email, and zip code in the box provided, and then click Start Writing to be directed to your pre-written draft support letter (which can also be edited if you choose). Copies of this letter will also be sent to Councilmember Paul Koretz, Council District 5, and the WVIA.

The WVIA will keep you up to date on the public process to amend the Plan.

For more details on LA City Planning’s recommendations, please see the City’s Recommendation Report, FAQ, and the draft ordinance.

Thank you for your support!